1. The page(s) you want to add a counter to must be renamed with the addition of ".asp" to the end of the filename. (so the server recognizes the counter)

      EXAMPLE: index.html is renamed default.asp

   (you may have to alter your BACK links to point to default.asp)

   The SSI counter is not limited to just the index, You can also use the counter on other html pages...for example page1.asp

2. Once the file is renamed, you will need to add the following code into your document where you would like the counter to appear on your page:

   <%  
   Set fs = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") 
   Wfile=server.mappath("\") & "counter.txt" 
   on error resume next 
   Set a = fs.OpenTextFile(Wfile) 
   hits = Clng(a.ReadLine) 
   hits = hits + 1 
   a.close 
   if error then 
   hits = 1 
   end if 
   
   Set a = fs.CreateTextFile(Wfile,True) 
   a.WriteLine(hits) 
   a.Close 
   %> 
     
   You are visitor <% =hits %>
   

NOTE: The counter will only work when your file is on the server, if you are working on your page locally (on your computer) the counter will not show up.